# Defer vs TaskFlux

The clearest difference is price: Defer at Free against TaskFlux's $0.99. Defer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 2). TaskFlux's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Defer is free to download; TaskFlux costs $0.99 up front. Defer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TaskFlux asks for nothing beyond the download.

TaskFlux holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Defer has 23 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Defer ships an update every 2 weeks, TaskFlux every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Defer | TaskFlux |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defer-capture-tasks/id6480421520/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskflux/id6751302110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.2** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Levi Nelson, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896303123) | [James Trujillo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627528733) |

## What reviewers say

### Defer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/defer-capture-tasks/id6480421520)

This app acts as a quick capture inbox for your thoughts and tasks. Simply input items to get them out of your head and into a secure, private space. It syncs across devices and offers export options for your data.

**Highlights:** Quick task capture, Private data storage, Automatic syncing, CSV export, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Customizable appearance (Pro), Export to Apple Reminders/JSON (Pro)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $5.99 | per year |


### TaskFlux

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taskflux/id6751302110)

This app helps you focus, organize tasks, and make decisions with a smart timer, intelligent to-do list, and random number generator. It offers Live Activities, widgets, and haptic feedback for a seamless productivity experience.

**Highlights:** Flexible timer options with Live Activities, Intelligent todo management with random selection, Random number generator with dice animation, Home screen widgets with quick actions, Haptic feedback for enhanced experience, Background notifications for timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Defer free?

Defer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TaskFlux free?

TaskFlux costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Defer or TaskFlux?

TaskFlux is rated higher. Defer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while TaskFlux averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Defer or TaskFlux have ads?

Neither Defer nor TaskFlux shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Defer or TaskFlux?

Defer ships an update every 2 weeks, and TaskFlux every 3 months. Most recently, Defer was updated on September 30, 2026 and TaskFlux on September 28, 2026.

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